modulating

present participle of modulate

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Recent Examples of modulating Morning light is the primary cue for the body’s master clock, and bright early exposure can phase-advance the sleep-wake cycle while modulating cortisol. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said. Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The mushroom also contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026 The center adds that reishi contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Endocannabinoids control our sleep/wake cycle, aka our circadian rhythms, by modulating and maintaining the brain’s biological balance through an abundant receptors neuroscientists call CB1. Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 3 June 2026 Calming involves controlling your internal biological responses, such as lowering your heart rate and breathing rate, and modulating your outward behavior. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 The approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026 It’s made with guayusa (a natural source of L-theanine and caffeine) and gotu kola (for modulating GABA). Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modulating
Verb
  • Colorado applies a similar legislative approach to employment eligibility verification, not by changing the underlying federal obligation, but by regulating one aspect of how employers carry it out.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Another option that employers might consider is introducing natural heat-regulating measures such as green walls and roofs, trees, or ponds.
    Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Analysts keep adjusting upward their estimates of what AI hyperscalers will spend on capex in the future, and that increased spend is driving down free cash flow estimates.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • This setup allows the nuclear core to run at a steady, efficient output while adjusting the amount of electricity sent to the grid.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • People making folk music around the world have a nonprofit based in Kansas City to thank for improving their odds of scoring a Grammy Award next year.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Instead, every renovation must navigate a delicate balance between improving the fan experience and preserving the architectural integrity of one of the nation's few National Historic Landmarks dedicated to sports.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The human tongues were immediately loosened by AI’s boldness and began correcting, nuancing, and leveling up the detail.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
  • During the rehearsal, Pritchard was sometimes brusque with Hamilton, correcting her form with his feet and insisting on certain steps.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

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“Modulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modulating. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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